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We’re at that point in January when resolution starts to waver. The siren call of the cream bun is deafening – that of the gym barely audible. And because dry January is one of the hardest resolutions of all, we thought it a good moment to bring you some motivation – a reminder of why a month of sobriety is worth the effort.
If you keep going, experts say, by the end of January, you will most likely be sleeping better – and who doesn’t want better sleep? You’re also likely to have increased energy and spare cash in your pocket.
And if the January blues are leading you to look into holidays for the year ahead, you could try ‘regenerative travel’ as a way to avoid contributing to over-tourism. The idea is to give back to the communities you visit while you enjoy a break, such as by staying in a locally-run guesthouse or farm. Something worth investigating in 2025.
Meta chief executive Mark Zuckerberg made the shock announcement this week that the company will no longer use professional fact checkers to monitor content on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, prompting concern that polarising misinformation could become a feature of these sites. Here are four of the most serious implications of this decision, set out in plain terms.
Also this week, what the growing Chinese taste for salmon means for global food markets, why a sex therapist thinks you should see Nicole Kidman’s new film, and how a long-term relationship with the same
doctor could save your life.
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